The Memphis Grizzlies are a professional basketball team based in Memphis, Tennessee, competing in the NBA’s Western Conference Northwest Division. The franchise, originally established as the Vancouver Grizzlies in 1995, relocated to Memphis in 2001. The team plays its home games at FedExForum. The Grizzlies are known for their tenacious “Grit and Grind” style of play, which characterized their rise in the early 2010s. Key figures in this era included Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph. Despite limited playoff success, the Grizzlies have built a strong fan base and consistently competitive teams.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Conference | Western |
| Division | Northwest |
| Founded | 1995 |
| History | Vancouver Grizzlies (1995–2001) Memphis Grizzlies (2001–present) |
| Arena | FedExForum |
| Location | Memphis, Tennessee |
| Team Colors | Beale Street Blue, Memphis Midnight Blue, Grizzline Gray, and Smoke Blue |
| President | Jason Wexler |
| General Manager | Zach Kleiman |
| Head Coach | Taylor Jenkins |
| Ownership | Robert Pera (Principal Owner) |
| Affiliation(s) | Memphis Hustle |
| Championships | 0 |
| Conference Titles | 0 |
| Division Titles | 1 (2011) |
| Retired Numbers | 0 |
| Website | www.nba.com/grizzlies |
| Year | Position | Points | Manager | Top Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 7th | 50 | Dave Joerger | Marc Gasol |
| 2015 | 5th | 55 | Dave Joerger | Marc Gasol |
| 2016 | 7th | 42 | Dave Joerger | Mike Conley |
| 2017 | 14th | 43 | David Fizdale | Mike Conley |
| 2018 | 14th | 22 | J.B. Bickerstaff | Marc Gasol |
| 2019 | 9th | 33 | J.B. Bickerstaff | Jaren Jackson Jr. |
| 2020 | 9th | 34 | Taylor Jenkins | Ja Morant |
| 2021 | 8th | 38 | Taylor Jenkins | Ja Morant |
| 2022 | 2nd | 56 | Taylor Jenkins | Ja Morant |
| 2023 | 5th | 51 | Taylor Jenkins | Ja Morant |
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